Easter Monday’s Northern League match between Birkenhead United and Western Springs will be live streamed by New Zealand Football’s YouTube channel. The game kicks off at 3pm on Monday April 18, 2022. You can watch it here: More stories
Birkenhead United members and supporters are mourning the loss of long-time club president Kenny McQuuenie who has died in Auckland, aged 64. McQueenie served United as a player, administrator and delegate to Northern Football over many years, earning him a … Read More
Birkenhead United have taken a two-point lead in the Northern League after an early goal by captain Sam Burfoot was enough to hand 10-man Bay Olympic their first loss of the season. Auckland City dropped points with a draw at … Read More
By Jonno Ross It’s getting tough at the top! As we go into round three of this year’s Northern League we’re quickly experiencing that feeling of ‘must win’ games and it’s only April. The top four teams all meet each … Read More
The late Ian Ormond will be honoured by Auckland’s Bay Olympic club when they host their first home game in this season’s Northern League on Saturday April 9. The club invites family members, friends and admirers of the former New … Read More
All Whites striker Alex Greive has revealed how twice-daily gym workouts during New Zealand’s COVID-19 lockdown helped get him in shape for his move into professional football. The former Birkenhead United player joined Scottish Premiership club St Mirren this year, … Read More
Clubs in the north have been busy over the summer with new coaching appointments and some exploring the benefits of partnerships with other clubs. With the 2022 Northern League season looming, here’s Friends of Football’s round-up of what’s been happening … Read More
Birkenhead United striker Alex Greive has signed an 18-month deal with Scottish Premiership club St Mirren. The 22-year-old Aucklander – who scored 25 goals in 33 games last year – had been training with the club since late last year … Read More
Two Northern League clubs are out of the ISPS Handa Chatham Cup after a Queen’s Birthday Weekend round of ties. Western Springs and West Coast Rangers both lost second-round games. Rangers’ 2-1 loss to Ngaruawahia United provided the round’s biggest … Read More
Auckland club Birkenhead United have formed a strategic partnership with Scottish Premiership club St Mirren. The arrangement will see exchange of players and coaches as well as the sharing of resources and expertise to the benefit of both clubs. Birkenhead … Read More